Spanish word

cineasta

Pronunciation

IPA/θineˈasta/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)filmmaker

Example

Quiero ser cineasta.

I want to be a filmmaker.

Illustration for cineasta (filmmaker)

More examples

Conocí a un cineasta independiente en el festival de cine.

I met an independent filmmaker at the film festival.

Core concept

A film author known for a personal creative style.

Common phrases

  • ser cineasta

    be a filmmaker

  • trabajar como cineasta

    work as a filmmaker

  • un cineasta independiente

    an independent filmmaker

Similar words

director: Leads shooting on set, directing performances and camera choices for each scene.
realizador: Shapes the overall expression and execution of a film by managing its creative plan.
productor: Handles the business side of production, overseeing budgets, contracts, and distribution.

Definition in Spanish

Autor o artista cinematográfico que aporta una visión propia y creativa a las películas, más allá de funciones técnicas concretas.

Word origin

Formed from cine 'cinema' and the suffix -asta (denoting a person engaged in something), indicating someone who practices cinema with an artistic stance.

Usage tips

  • Calling someone cineasta in Spanish often implies artistic prestige or authorship, so it can sound stronger than simply saying 'filmmaker' in casual English.

Other meanings

  • film directornoun

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